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fromBoston.com
20 hours ago

Just one Mass. college ranks among the nation's best graduate schools, per U.S. News

MIT ranked No. 1 for best graduate engineering program in the 2026 rankings, leading the country and excelling in six engineering specialties, including computer and electrical engineering.
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fromAbove the Law
1 day ago
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End Of An Era: Yale Booted From No. 1 Spot In Historic U.S. News Law School Rankings Shakeup - Above the Law

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fromAbove the Law
22 hours ago

U.S. News Rankings Lose Prestige, Retain Iron Grip On Legal Academia's Soul - Above the Law

Law school admissions officers increasingly view U.S. News rankings as losing credibility and recognize their negative impact on student choices.
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fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

End Of An Era: Yale Booted From No. 1 Spot In Historic U.S. News Law School Rankings Shakeup - Above the Law

Stanford Law School has overtaken Yale Law School as the top law school in the latest U.S. News rankings.
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fromAbove the Law
17 hours ago

Yale Law Has Fallen - See Also - Above the Law

Law school rankings, legal academia opinions, and student activism shape the current landscape of legal education and practice.
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fromAbove the Law
22 hours ago

U.S. News Rankings Lose Prestige, Retain Iron Grip On Legal Academia's Soul - Above the Law

Law school admissions officers increasingly view U.S. News rankings as losing credibility and recognize their negative impact on student choices.
fromThe Washington Post
12 hours ago

Student-athletes more likely to attend school than peers, new research finds

"Kids show up to school when they feel connected to adults, peers and are engaged in something meaningful," said Hedy Chang, chief executive of Attendance Works.
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fromFortune
52 minutes ago

Housing is so expensive, even a $87 billion Wall Street bank is giving workers $6.5K in cash to get on the property ladder | Fortune

Many American workers have abandoned homeownership dreams due to a housing crisis, prompting BNY to offer financial assistance for first-time homebuyers.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I moved across the world to get into the Ivy League. Then I quit Brown after a year to launch a VC firm at 21.

Smaiyl Makyshov founded Multifaceted Capital to focus on community-driven venture capital, particularly within the US boarding school system.
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fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Skyline High School has 17 AP classes. Castlemont has 0. OUSD has a serious college prep gap

AP classes have become essential for college preparation and competitive admissions, with significant growth in enrollment and influence over the past decades.
#higher-education
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fromFortune
1 hour ago

Only one U.S. university ranks in the world's top 10 in STEM. Pfizer's CEO is calling for change | Fortune

Chinese universities are rapidly advancing in research, posing a significant challenge to American and European institutions.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

As Gen Z regret their pricey 'worthless' degrees, this CEO sent her kid to college in London-and she's saving over $50K-a-year. 'It's half the price' | Fortune

Studying in London can be significantly cheaper than attending college in the U.S., even with accommodation costs considered.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on Cambridge's 190m gift: billionaires won't fix universities' problems | Editorial

Philanthropy plays a crucial role in higher education funding, but reliance on wealthy donors creates disparities among UK universities.
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fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Former Goldman Sachs CEO got into Harvard at 16, growing up in Brooklyn public housing-he still says college is the best ticket to the middle class | Fortune

College education serves as a wealth equalizer and essential pathway to success, developing complete professionals equipped for career advancement despite AI disruption.
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fromFortune
1 hour ago

Only one U.S. university ranks in the world's top 10 in STEM. Pfizer's CEO is calling for change | Fortune

Chinese universities are rapidly advancing in research, posing a significant challenge to American and European institutions.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

As Gen Z regret their pricey 'worthless' degrees, this CEO sent her kid to college in London-and she's saving over $50K-a-year. 'It's half the price' | Fortune

Studying in London can be significantly cheaper than attending college in the U.S., even with accommodation costs considered.
Higher education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on Cambridge's 190m gift: billionaires won't fix universities' problems | Editorial

Philanthropy plays a crucial role in higher education funding, but reliance on wealthy donors creates disparities among UK universities.
Higher education
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Former Goldman Sachs CEO got into Harvard at 16, growing up in Brooklyn public housing-he still says college is the best ticket to the middle class | Fortune

College education serves as a wealth equalizer and essential pathway to success, developing complete professionals equipped for career advancement despite AI disruption.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Young Americans are turning to bankruptcy. Are you one of them?

Personal bankruptcy filings are increasing among Gen Z and young millennials due to rising living costs and stagnant wages.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

'Best college tradition anywhere'- Harvard Gazette

"This is a wonderful day for the students to show their spirit and kind of shed the super-academic, super-intense [persona] and just really be fun College students enjoying a little healthy competition."
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fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

What an Ivy League Education Really Gets You

Graduates from elite universities dominate key sectors of the economy and culture despite being a small percentage of the population.
fromFortune
2 months ago
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This CEO says wealthy families pay him $750k to get their kids into Ivy League schools | Fortune

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fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

What an Ivy League Education Really Gets You

Graduates from elite universities dominate key sectors of the economy and culture despite being a small percentage of the population.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Higher education

This CEO says wealthy families pay him $750k to get their kids into Ivy League schools | Fortune

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fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

How high school shapes future success - Harvard Gazette

Higher 10th-grade test scores and college plans correlate with better long-term educational and earning outcomes for students.
#student-loans
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fromForbes
1 day ago

10 College Degrees AI Is Making Redundant Right Now

AI is rapidly making certain college degrees redundant, particularly in business administration and generic fields, impacting job market opportunities for graduates.
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fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Nobody teaches you that class isn't about income. It's about which mistakes are survivable. A rich kid's DUI becomes a learning experience. A poor kid's missed rent payment becomes a credit score that follows them for seven years. Same species, different physics. - Silicon Canals

Credit scores reflect structural inequalities, where similar mistakes lead to vastly different consequences based on financial safety nets.
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fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short - Above the Law

New federal regulations are limiting graduate student borrowing, shifting reliance from federal loans to private loans, which are harder to navigate.
#california
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fromCalifornia Post
3 days ago

California college ranked top party school in the country - and another makes the top 5

California dominates the college party scene with UCSB ranked No. 1 and USC at No. 4 for 2026.
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fromFortune
2 days ago

Gen Z is rewriting the American Dream, and their parents are funding it-using tuition money for down payments, instead | Fortune

Parents are prioritizing homeownership over college tuition for their children due to rising costs and uncertain returns on education.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

It's not just Harvard. The Pentagon is barring troops from attending more Ivy League schools and other top universities.

The Pentagon is barring active-duty troops from attending elite universities for graduate education, citing concerns about woke indoctrination and anti-American ideology at these institutions.
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fromSFGATE
4 days ago

These California high schools defy typical UC admissions patterns

California's UC acceptance rates for in-state applicants reached a nine-year high, with Mission High School leading in UC Berkeley admissions.
#trump-administration
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fromAP News
4 days ago

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren't considering race in admissions

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's data collection on race in college admissions, citing a rushed process and potential privacy risks.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's request for extensive applicant data from public universities in California and 16 other states.
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fromAP News
4 days ago

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren't considering race in admissions

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's data collection on race in college admissions, citing a rushed process and potential privacy risks.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's request for extensive applicant data from public universities in California and 16 other states.
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fromFortune
4 days ago

College grads in 'AI-proof' careers like psychology and education are seeing negative returns on their degrees | Fortune

The college wage premium is stagnant, with some graduate degrees yielding negative returns in the AI-era economy.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Influential economist Larry Summers to depart Harvard over Epstein ties

Documents released as part of an effort to bring greater transparency to Epstein's relationships with powerbrokers in politics, business and culture shed light on Summers's extensive correspondence with Epstein, whom he once emailed asking for advice on wooing women.
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fromFortune
2 months ago

Turns out your college degree really matters-for keeping you on the wealthy side of America's K-shaped economy | Fortune

The economy is K-shaped: college graduates increased consumer spending faster than nongraduates, widening economic divergence tied to educational attainment.
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fromFortune
2 months ago

While elites debate geopolitics, Americans are rethinking college in the search for economic mobility | Fortune

AI is actively transforming labor markets, prompting American workers to adapt as automation threatens roughly 25% of US and European work hours.
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fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Uncommon New York City Students Receive Full Rides to Top Colleges * Brooklyn Paper

Five Uncommon Schools Brooklyn seniors won 2025 QuestBridge National College Match full four-year scholarships covering tuition, housing, travel, and books to top colleges.
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fromAxios
6 days ago

More students in these majors are switching due to AI: poll

AI significantly influences college students' major choices and job market perceptions.
#harvard-university
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fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Harvard may be under federal investigation and cost over $87,000 a year-but it's still Gen Z's No. 1 'dream college' | Fortune

Harvard remains the top choice for college applicants, showcasing strong brand recognition and competitive admissions despite rising costs.
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fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Harvard may be under federal investigation and cost over $87,000 a year-but it's still Gen Z's No. 1 'dream college' | Fortune

Harvard remains the top choice for college applicants, showcasing strong brand recognition and competitive admissions despite rising costs.
#foreign-funding
fromAxios
1 month ago
Higher education

Trump admin reveals first-of-its-kind funding data in elite college crackdown

fromAxios
1 month ago
Higher education

Trump admin reveals first-of-its-kind funding data in elite college crackdown

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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

The best UK universities to study at for graduate social mobility

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, while the University of Bradford leads in social mobility rankings for supporting disadvantaged students.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Harvard's President Undercuts Academic Freedom and Learning

As reported by the Harvard Crimson student newspaper, reflecting on the present challenges to institutions around accusations of intolerance and hostility to free debate, Garber came down firmly on the side of not debating (bold is mine): "I'm pleased to say that I think there is real movement to restore balance in teaching and to bring back the idea that you need to be objective in the classroom."
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fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

I'm a Student at Yale. My Classmates Are Doing Exactly What Charlie Kirk Wanted Them To.

Ivy League students are pursuing marriage with competitive intensity similar to other status symbols, contradicting stereotypes of high achievers being romantically stunted.
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fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

The Homeschooling Hack

Homeschooling in New York City is rapidly expanding and diversifying, attracting families seeking autonomy, alternative learning models, and greater academic focus.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
4 weeks ago

Net Tuition Price Continues to Trend Downward

In general, students across all income brackets are paying less for college, adjusted for inflation, than they did six years ago at all types of institutions. In some cases, those drops were especially high, including for low- and middle-income students at the nation's wealthiest private colleges; their average net price dropped 28.1 percent and 30.8 percent, respectively.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

So much for the death of the elite degree

Elite college graduates have regained hiring advantage as employers become more selective during economic slowdown, with top-tier universities increasingly prioritized in recruitment.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

10 college majors that have paid off big for mid-career millennials

Engineering jobs often require rigorous coursework if not a higher degree, and the scarcity of qualified engineers means employers are willing to pay high wages. Notably, the engineering field with the lowest mid-career median wage is still in the six-figure range.
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fromThe New Yorker
4 weeks ago

The Unmaking of the American University

Research universities face existential threats as the Trump Administration weaponizes federal funding cuts and compliance demands, forcing institutions to choose between their missions and government favor.
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fromFortune
1 month ago

How Jeffrey Epstein exploited colleges' 'tremendous drive to acquire money' | Fortune

Universities rely heavily on federal funding but also accept private donations, which raises ethical concerns when donors like Jeffrey Epstein are involved.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Yale offers free tuition for new undergrads from families earning less than $100,000

Yale University is eliminating tuition and other costs for all new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000 a year, joining a growing number of elite campuses that are slashing costs for middle- and lower-income families. The Ivy League school announced the change Tuesday and said it will take effect for students entering this fall. Yale previously waived all expected costs for students from families earning less than $75,000 a year.
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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Got In To Your Dream Law School? Federal Loan Caps Could Change The Math - Above the Law

Student loans aren't to be taken lightly - the hundreds of thousands of dollars prospective lawyers take out for school can set back other milestone life goals like owning a home, having children and buying groceries. For years, relatively low interest loans from the government were a godsend for students that wanted the career opportunities law could unlock but lacked the capital needed to fund their educations.
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fromFortune
2 months ago

1 in 3 college grads admit their degrees weren't financially worth it-now they can't save for retirement because they're drowning in debt | Fortune

A significant portion of graduates face heavy student debt and lower-than-expected entry salaries, leaving many financially worse off and delaying major life steps.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

More students are going to college. Affordability and workforce training are factors

While overall more people are choosing college, there are important shifts happening in where students are going and where they're not. Enrollment at private four-year colleges is down. Fewer people are enrolled in master's degree programs. But enrollment is up at four-year public universities and at community colleges. There, it's driven by students choosing short-term credentials tied to the workforce.
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